The stupa at Sanchi in Raisen district is considered one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in the country and was built by emperor Ashoka. It is located around 40 km from Bhopal.

Indore: In the country's cleanest city, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Friday unveiled an iron-scrap replica of Sanchi Stupa to mark Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's death anniversary. On the occasion ...

Babasaheb Ambedkar's death anniversary, a replica of the southern gate of the iconic Sanchi Stupa has been installed near his statue in Indore. The gate was inaugurated by Mayor Pushyamitra ...

The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tons of ultra-light crude oil when it collided with another vessel 260km off Shanghai on 6 January. It burned for a week before exploding and sinking on Sunday.

Chinese officials have told state media the Sanchi is in danger of exploding and sinking. Rescuers trying to reach the burning tanker were beaten back by toxic clouds, the transport ministry says.